I feel that I'm stuck in this scene, as he's just like my boss. My co-workers and I are the confused reporters - never understanding a word he says. We use this video as our daily motivation, and to make us laugh. Otherwise we'd cry. Thanks for posting it.
What an incredible talent this man possesses. My hat is off to him not only for his talent, but for his bravery and service to our great country, and to all his brethren who lie in graves far away from home, giving all so that this country and the world could remain free of evil and tyranny.
I was an extra in this scene, but only appear in the capitol rotunda portion briefly (I'm holding a roll of paper) though I saw most of the filming. It was my first experience on a movie set, and it's LONG and tedious! But yeah, Mr. Durning was amazing. To the best of my knowledge, the only Oscar nomination this movie got was his for supporting actor, but he didn't win.
He also played the voice of recurring character Francis Griffin in the animated series Family Guy until the episode Peter's Two Dads where the character died.
Charles Durning- Sgt US Army Rangers fought D-Day Omaha Beach (bloody beach) like in Saving Private Ryan...one of the first men to hit the beach. Wounded by German S-mine (orig Bouncing Betty landmine). Recovered in time for the Battle of the Bulge.
Dolph Briscoe was a conservative Democrat, typcial Governor for Texas until the '90s. There was a rumor that he was completely out of it and that his wife actually called the shots. He was famous for disappearing to his ranch for long stretches of time without communicating with the press or making statements or decisions about anything important.
Oh, and the really funny thing about the whole Chicken Ranch story (a real whorehouse for many years in La Grange, Tx,) is that the Capitol Building in Austin is 100 times more of a whorehouse than the Chicken Ranch.
Just an FYI to everyone who things Durning's character is a Republican.....
The character is actually based on Gov. Dolph Brisco, who's major claim to fame, other than being Governor of the Great State of Texas, was being able to talk for an hour without saying anything.
You have to bear in mind the time at which the story takes place, and the time for which Brisco is a representative. The values of both political parties have changed considerably in the decades since.
True. MOst of the okie Repubs do the most expensive hookers...the lower paid ones buy their BJs from cheap Robinson st. walkers. I guess it's just the level you consider...
I want to know the truth now! Who helped Ben Bernanke embezzle our money? Is Nancy Pelosi involved? Who is Involved and how many? How long has this been going on for? Where is our money? How do we get it back? The Nations four largest banks Citibank, J P Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are owned by the same thieves that own The Fed Scam! Wake Up America! We are being sacked and looted NOW! Why is OUR money moving to the IMF
The Rockefellers / JP Morgans / Rothschilds / Warburgs / etcs Gang declared WAR on the United States of America and a large part of the rest of the world many years ago. This Criminal Banking Cartel Gang is riding around in OUR Limousines and flying in OUR Gulf Streams and living in Our Mansions! Everything this gang has, they stole from We the People and many other countries! Not only that, but they want to Lord it over U.S. They want to control U.S.!
No he couldn't .Instead of "Dancin a little side step".He'd be dancin on the side of a little 'step-side' pickup.And instead of side steppin the Q. about the "Chicken Ranch; It'd probably some thin' like,,,,Who doesn't like ranch & chicken?hehehe..
This scene has a timeless quality about it as it satirizes politicians in a way we can relate to, whether on a national, state or local level. When this movie came out, people would say it was Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan.
I LOVE the expressions on the reporters' faces at 0:46/5:00. Priceless.
Stop the political debate and just enjoy the scene.
And I still say it's my boss. "What the h**l did he say? Same as usual, not a d**n thing."
Oh and to ihatedemocrats..... Maybe if Bush had gotten "blown" while in office he would've been to busy to jack up the entire country. I'm just saying that if getting some in the oval office helps the President to do a better job, well then government should just hire some ladies to handle such delicate affairs.
The play is based on an actual brothel called the Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas. The establishment was closed after a newsman, the inspiration for Melvin P Thorpe in the movie, brought attention to it in his watchdog type show. He claimed that the place had ties to organized crime. Also, for those of you who enjoy ZZ Top, the song La Grange is also based on the infamous Chicken Ranch.
I agree totally with phillybrotha. The movie has NOTHING to do with current politics paricularly. I mean it is true that most political officials side step quite often, but this has no direct connection with either Obama or Clinton. I mean the movie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, was released in the 1980s which was long before Clinton or Obama were Presidents. The movie was based on a Broadway play that I think may still be preformed today.
Metzae, you're the one who looks like a completely "stupid." If you bothered to read what I said, I never said it didn't have anything to do with political overtones; I said let's stop with the political overtones. But, what should I expect from a person who clearly is trying to use this as a means of making some point anonymously. You can't be that stupid and insipid. Here's a tip: If you have something of substance to say, write an editorial, not a meaningless comment on Youtube.
Ever heard that saying about people in glass houses?
What the hell do you think the song is about? It has no political overtones because it's CLEARLY about politics. I mean, seriously...are you that dense or do you just like trolling YouTube for ways to look stupid?
Hiding a brothel is a minor thing compared to modern politicians. Obama is Goldman Sachs and GM's whore and Bush was Halliburton and Exxon's whore. With either party it's corporate welfare to whoever puts them in office.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington was when Clinton was president. And now, "He Who Must Not Be Named" is taxing and spending us and our children and grandchildren into oblivion. I hope the people who voted for the current "Deatheater" will realize that their vote needs to be much more than fashion.
REPUBLICAN Mark Foley sent dirty messages to young males that worked for him, REPUBLICAN Mark Sanford had an affair, REPUBLICAN Larry Craig got caught jerking it in a bathroom, REPUBLICAN Paul Stanley had an affair with his intern, REPUBLICAN John Ensign had an affair with a campaign volunteer, REPUBLICAN David Vitter bought prostitutes with state money, REPUBLICAN Vito Fossella had an affair and a child with his mistress. But your right, everything is all Clinton's fault. Idiot.
And NOW Clinton has just used his powers of awesomeness to gain the release of 2 US journalists. WHERE WAS THE GOP IN TRYING TO SAVE THESE PEOPLE? Doing the sidestep, mixing more Kool-aid for you to drink. But again, that damn Clinton and his presidency is what is wrong with America today. Drink up moron.
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington was when Clinton was President. And now "He Who Must Not Be Named" is wanting to tax and spend us, and our children and grandchildren, into oblivion. The People of the United States had better wake up and realize the vote they made last year should have been something more than just a "fashion" statement.
rwifenrir - it's more than Bush. It's the way Washington is run for decades. That you want to turn it into partisan finger pointing is exactly what they are relying on. Keep us attacking each other so we don't see the big problem and hold them responsible.
This song is a classic "showstopper" in musical theater. Charles Durning is amazing - truly a national treasure. I will endure the whole movie just to see this 5 minutes. Thanks for posting it on YouTube.
Durning is a MASTER actor...he should get an Oscar for his boby of work...that´s an actor who has always given great performances even when the movies he was on were not up to par.
I don't think the mansion is the actual Governor's Mansion, but the scenes that followed were shot inside the State Capitol, although today it looks somewhat different because it has been remodeled since this movie was filmed.
Yeah, it does look a bit different, much more elegant on the inside nowadays. But it is indeed the Capitol Building here in Austin. Thank goodness they got rid of that awful blue color in the dome and added back in the gold trim to a lot of the moldings as well as the original front doors instead of the glass ones they have here. The Capitol is one of my favorite places in town to wander, inside and out.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Having been to both, our State Capitol Building in Austin is MUCH nicer than our National Capitol in Washington, D.C.
That's a direct quote from John McCain, at least the first part. If you want to criticize the president, do it with your own words. By the way, economists are saying the economy is on the up. Stop watching so much FOX NEWS.
Wrong person, Hillary Clinton said it during the debates. Get your facts right.
By the way, under the constitution I have the right to hold my politicians accountable and criticize their job performance. Try reading the constitution, its called Freedom of Speech.
Also, I have an MBA and was an economist. They are just making it all up as they go along. Today more than anything else they are testing those paper theories on our checkbooks, paychecks and our livelihoods.
Wow we can tell your a stupid monkey supporter. It's cause of that stupid monkey the country's already in the toilet. Funding a war just to show the world he could defeat an enemy his equally stupid daddy couldn't beat. And I mean Saddam Hussein.
Name calling is no another tack, and trying to silence someone you disagree with is also not sufficient or how this country was founded. Why not let me have my opinions and you have yours without resorting to sophomoric name calling.
My sister is a certified and licensed psychologist and even she knows what sophomoric means. I and she know what Neanderthal means as well. Why not stop with some dignity, since you aren't using a dictionary apparently. I have said all I am going to say but I won't rudely ask you to shut up like you have done. I am sure if you speak to your clients in such a manner you aren't much help.
I think they show this video as part of Management Training courses, and then instruct them to act like this. Leaves this engineer scratching his head in confusion.
Did anyone notice as he is coming out of the limo 1:54 he looks at the one reporter as he is flying by him and yells Hi Jerry! A lot of things going on the the video that you can miss. Great stuff
I asked my boss for a laptop and he did the sidestep right out of my office down the hall and into another workers office. I was thinking after he left. Is that a yes or a no? It's a possible maybe.
So you have a similar boss as well? We got the "Side Step" when we asked for a new phone system - our current one is circa 1988. We're getting a lot of mileage out of this video.
That also is my boss. He likes to dance the little sidestep. Oooooo I love to dance the little sidestep. Cut a little swathe and lead the people on. Is that a yes or a no? It's a possible maybe.
His character does seem like George W. It's so ironic. Ironic because we know this character was not based on Bush. This movie was made in 1982 before George W. OR even his father was elected.
Is there ANYONE OUT THERE who can put Palin's face on the Governor? This sounds JUST LIKE HER, lol. Mention the Flag, America, Prayer, and NEVER answer the question. It's one of my favorites in the movie, sad that we have it in real life :(
Is there ANYONE OUT THERE who can put Palin's face on the Governor? This sounds JUST LIKE HER, lol. Mention the Flag, America, Prayer, and NEVER answer the question. It's one of my favorites in the movie, sad that we have it in real life :(
This movie is based on a true story about a chicken ranch in Texas and how a reporter went out of his way because of what was happening. Anyways this is my favorite part of the whole movie,....so funny specially how he turns into his hat and the wobble in the limo. LOVE IT!!!
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kjm2672 1 year ago
THE VIDEO RUNNING TOO FAST AND OUT OF SYNC WITH NORMAL SOUNDING AUDIO?
kjm2672 1 year ago
me to thats my fav part when he dose the hat thing i try to do it all the time
Countryrockerb 1 year ago
LOVE this movie.
bigspoon87 1 year ago
Yeehaw Charles Durning for president !!!
easytobgreen 1 year ago
Charles Durning is in this movie for five minutes and he steals the entire thing. That's talent.
napoleonicstrike 1 year ago 4
I know CD probably wouldn't agree, but I think this is his best work....the acting - timing - choreography --- PERFECT.!!
UDIETHATWAY 1 year ago
I feel that I'm stuck in this scene, as he's just like my boss. My co-workers and I are the confused reporters - never understanding a word he says. We use this video as our daily motivation, and to make us laugh. Otherwise we'd cry. Thanks for posting it.
Kerap17 1 year ago
I love this! This is the best representation of a politician I've ever seen!
Claycat4 1 year ago
ha ha ha greatest part in this movie... : )
narusasu 1 year ago
I love to dance a little sidestep lol i love this movie and im only 14
girlygirl245 1 year ago
This song makes me so happy for some reason...especially his little dance!
MahBoi22 1 year ago 2
I would like to take a moment and thank all of our Presidents and any Congressional member throughout history for this moment of reality!
mimiburnsband 1 year ago 2
My FAVORITE! Fun for today.....
kabytube 1 year ago
Who does Charles remind YOU of? I MISS Charles! This is his best bit EVER!
kabytube 1 year ago
This was one of my favorite parts of the movie.
treedoc621 1 year ago
gotta learn how to do that sidestep
dwalsh930 1 year ago
What an incredible talent this man possesses. My hat is off to him not only for his talent, but for his bravery and service to our great country, and to all his brethren who lie in graves far away from home, giving all so that this country and the world could remain free of evil and tyranny.
carlir100 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS MAN!!!!!!!!
msymsed 1 year ago
I was an extra in this scene, but only appear in the capitol rotunda portion briefly (I'm holding a roll of paper) though I saw most of the filming. It was my first experience on a movie set, and it's LONG and tedious! But yeah, Mr. Durning was amazing. To the best of my knowledge, the only Oscar nomination this movie got was his for supporting actor, but he didn't win.
krivoniak 1 year ago
He also played the voice of recurring character Francis Griffin in the animated series Family Guy until the episode Peter's Two Dads where the character died.
lockhart8776 1 year ago
Did we know...
Charles Durning- Sgt US Army Rangers fought D-Day Omaha Beach (bloody beach) like in Saving Private Ryan...one of the first men to hit the beach. Wounded by German S-mine (orig Bouncing Betty landmine). Recovered in time for the Battle of the Bulge.
Awards: Silver Star, 3 Purple Hearts.
Guy is a f'ing STUD by any standard.
actonbath 1 year ago
Wow, I love and admire Charles Durning so much. As an actor, a veteran, a person and now also as a musical artist! ;)
JusticeWithLove 1 year ago 2
Wow, Doc Hopper really improved his showmenship!
EchoBoomer1987 2 years ago
He's an extremely talented performer. Watching him now dancing across the state as Gov. Pappy O'Daniel in Oh Brother!
onelibby 2 years ago
I did not realize Charles Durning was this talented! Wow!
andreabennington 2 years ago
Met my Congressman today....It was alot like this...
mowque 2 years ago 2
I did'nt realise this guy was so talented,that was brilliant.
nathan0578 2 years ago
Is this the only scene Mr. Durning appeared in?
percussin8or 2 years ago
this is funny! :)
zoey8072 2 years ago
OOOOOO I love to dance a little sidestep. now they see me now they don't. He is the cutest little man i have ever seen!!
ThisDelilahIsBroken 2 years ago 2
Po' folks like me have to go to the Worst little Whorehouse in Texas.
The end result is the same....it just comes along with more STD's.
jessie74 2 years ago
Dolph Briscoe was a conservative Democrat, typcial Governor for Texas until the '90s. There was a rumor that he was completely out of it and that his wife actually called the shots. He was famous for disappearing to his ranch for long stretches of time without communicating with the press or making statements or decisions about anything important.
toppertx 2 years ago
Oh, and the really funny thing about the whole Chicken Ranch story (a real whorehouse for many years in La Grange, Tx,) is that the Capitol Building in Austin is 100 times more of a whorehouse than the Chicken Ranch.
toppertx 2 years ago 3
just like every political bozo the world over!
TheFlavious 2 years ago 2
This movie is so cute....and this is ONE of my favorite parts. I would like to buy this movie but it's out of print already.
UDIETHATWAY 2 years ago
I love when he says "up on yall"
And i loove his 'oooooh' dance. xD
xxMusicisLife101xx 2 years ago 2
Am I the only one who's always mildly distracted whenever he puts his hat on sideways and then turns into it?
MorriganAtwood 2 years ago 14
lol... no. that's the best part.
thesesexyladies 2 years ago 4
I know, when i watched the movie i lost it. =D hahah.
xxMusicisLife101xx 2 years ago
no!!! lol its the only thing in the entire movie that bothers me!!!
helenthebum 2 years ago
this song has made a permanent home in my head. i can't evict the lil bastard
Sephiroth4luvrs 2 years ago
Just an FYI to everyone who things Durning's character is a Republican.....
The character is actually based on Gov. Dolph Brisco, who's major claim to fame, other than being Governor of the Great State of Texas, was being able to talk for an hour without saying anything.
And, Brisco was a....DEMOCRAT!!!
There - now the record is straight.
SouthernWolfman 2 years ago
You have to bear in mind the time at which the story takes place, and the time for which Brisco is a representative. The values of both political parties have changed considerably in the decades since.
MorriganAtwood 2 years ago
Yep, definitely a Texan....
sandlwood65 2 years ago
i dont think i will ever get tired of that
THEuncleshank 2 years ago
hi everyone on writing class who is working on this
Latingurl1572 2 years ago
I luV'd that movie and the first time I saw it and watched him sing that song I just knew it immediately: It's the Republicans!
Licmycat 2 years ago
It sounds more like Bill Clinton and all politicians in general. Side Stepping is not really a partisan activity.
jazzhandstothesky 2 years ago 5
True. MOst of the okie Repubs do the most expensive hookers...the lower paid ones buy their BJs from cheap Robinson st. walkers. I guess it's just the level you consider...
Licmycat 2 years ago
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I want to know the truth now! Who helped Ben Bernanke embezzle our money? Is Nancy Pelosi involved? Who is Involved and how many? How long has this been going on for? Where is our money? How do we get it back? The Nations four largest banks Citibank, J P Morgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America are owned by the same thieves that own The Fed Scam! Wake Up America! We are being sacked and looted NOW! Why is OUR money moving to the IMF
thomdd1959 2 years ago
The Rockefellers / JP Morgans / Rothschilds / Warburgs / etcs Gang declared WAR on the United States of America and a large part of the rest of the world many years ago. This Criminal Banking Cartel Gang is riding around in OUR Limousines and flying in OUR Gulf Streams and living in Our Mansions! Everything this gang has, they stole from We the People and many other countries! Not only that, but they want to Lord it over U.S. They want to control U.S.!
thomdd1959 2 years ago
Does anyone else think George W. could have done this too LOL
rocboi30 2 years ago
No he couldn't .Instead of "Dancin a little side step".He'd be dancin on the side of a little 'step-side' pickup.And instead of side steppin the Q. about the "Chicken Ranch; It'd probably some thin' like,,,,Who doesn't like ranch & chicken?hehehe..
kaadauwgg 2 years ago
Magnificent1
difa2ol 2 years ago 4
love this could stop laughing at his ltlle stupid dance
lwest20 2 years ago 2
Typical politician, no matter if they are from Chicago or whereever. Same B.S.
GA7777777 2 years ago
What does he say after "I like sweep around the wide step..." ?
809CV 2 years ago
"Cut a little swath and lead the people on."
Rather than just the Republicans, this is more like ALL polticians, left and right, from the president on down.
Deltoid71 2 years ago 11
Indeed.
SpockMyAntidrug 2 years ago
the ninja from texas!
batoutofhell393 2 years ago 2
Great number performed by a very talented guy.
mygaffer 2 years ago 3
This scene has a timeless quality about it as it satirizes politicians in a way we can relate to, whether on a national, state or local level. When this movie came out, people would say it was Jimmy Carter or Ronald Reagan.
I LOVE the expressions on the reporters' faces at 0:46/5:00. Priceless.
Stop the political debate and just enjoy the scene.
And I still say it's my boss. "What the h**l did he say? Same as usual, not a d**n thing."
Kerap17 2 years ago 2
This song explains alot about how politics are. Nobody wants to speak their mind, they skirt the issue till the know what the majority wants
brkdncr099 2 years ago 2
I can;t believe that a funny little song from an old musical made youtube start raging about politics. Wow youtube, wow.
lordofnoob 2 years ago
Oh and to ihatedemocrats..... Maybe if Bush had gotten "blown" while in office he would've been to busy to jack up the entire country. I'm just saying that if getting some in the oval office helps the President to do a better job, well then government should just hire some ladies to handle such delicate affairs.
LiveLaughLove1016 2 years ago
The play is based on an actual brothel called the Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas. The establishment was closed after a newsman, the inspiration for Melvin P Thorpe in the movie, brought attention to it in his watchdog type show. He claimed that the place had ties to organized crime. Also, for those of you who enjoy ZZ Top, the song La Grange is also based on the infamous Chicken Ranch.
LiveLaughLove1016 2 years ago
I agree totally with phillybrotha. The movie has NOTHING to do with current politics paricularly. I mean it is true that most political officials side step quite often, but this has no direct connection with either Obama or Clinton. I mean the movie, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, was released in the 1980s which was long before Clinton or Obama were Presidents. The movie was based on a Broadway play that I think may still be preformed today.
LiveLaughLove1016 2 years ago
Metzae, you're the one who looks like a completely "stupid." If you bothered to read what I said, I never said it didn't have anything to do with political overtones; I said let's stop with the political overtones. But, what should I expect from a person who clearly is trying to use this as a means of making some point anonymously. You can't be that stupid and insipid. Here's a tip: If you have something of substance to say, write an editorial, not a meaningless comment on Youtube.
phillybrotha 2 years ago
That's Obama alright, talking about health care!
ce48011 2 years ago
I wonder is tom delay is going use that song & dance number when he's goes on dancing with the stars.
htruman 2 years ago
cskirby is your typical brain dead liberal democrat.
He refers to Clinton as "powers of awesomeness" even though the deal was made long before Clinton even got on the plane to North Korea.
Conveniently, he forgot to mention that Clinton got blown by his intern while he was president of the United States.
ihatedemocrats1 2 years ago
Oh, wow. You know when someone has a name like this one that their insight is going to be enlightening and intelligent.
Metzae 2 years ago
Please shut up with the political overtones here. This is a great song which was part of a movie. Don't make it more than that. Get a life, idiots.
phillybrotha 2 years ago 2
Ever heard that saying about people in glass houses?
What the hell do you think the song is about? It has no political overtones because it's CLEARLY about politics. I mean, seriously...are you that dense or do you just like trolling YouTube for ways to look stupid?
Metzae 2 years ago
Hiding a brothel is a minor thing compared to modern politicians. Obama is Goldman Sachs and GM's whore and Bush was Halliburton and Exxon's whore. With either party it's corporate welfare to whoever puts them in office.
bonesandbells 2 years ago
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington was when Clinton was president. And now, "He Who Must Not Be Named" is taxing and spending us and our children and grandchildren into oblivion. I hope the people who voted for the current "Deatheater" will realize that their vote needs to be much more than fashion.
demshoff 2 years ago
REPUBLICAN Mark Foley sent dirty messages to young males that worked for him, REPUBLICAN Mark Sanford had an affair, REPUBLICAN Larry Craig got caught jerking it in a bathroom, REPUBLICAN Paul Stanley had an affair with his intern, REPUBLICAN John Ensign had an affair with a campaign volunteer, REPUBLICAN David Vitter bought prostitutes with state money, REPUBLICAN Vito Fossella had an affair and a child with his mistress. But your right, everything is all Clinton's fault. Idiot.
cskirby1972 2 years ago
And NOW Clinton has just used his powers of awesomeness to gain the release of 2 US journalists. WHERE WAS THE GOP IN TRYING TO SAVE THESE PEOPLE? Doing the sidestep, mixing more Kool-aid for you to drink. But again, that damn Clinton and his presidency is what is wrong with America today. Drink up moron.
cskirby1972 2 years ago
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Washington was when Clinton was President. And now "He Who Must Not Be Named" is wanting to tax and spend us, and our children and grandchildren, into oblivion. The People of the United States had better wake up and realize the vote they made last year should have been something more than just a "fashion" statement.
demshoff 2 years ago
All Totally True.
attendsweeneytodd 2 years ago
It's funny how this vid (politicaly speaking) is as accurate today as it was then.
westridgerunner 2 years ago 2
This movie is on tv tonight..... thought I'd take a chance to see if anyone had posted this fun dance routine on yourtube.
I just love when Charles Durning "turns" into his 10 gallon hat.
thanks so much for putting this here so many could enjoy it !!!
wallis104 2 years ago 4
It's ALL POLITICIANS including Obama!!!
LEFTCOASTCHICK 2 years ago 2
"We seem to be having some acoustic problems in here"
Tooooo funny!
cureboy675 2 years ago
this is obviously the inspiration for that other great song & dance act...GWBush...same BS...
rwifenrir 2 years ago
rwifenrir - it's more than Bush. It's the way Washington is run for decades. That you want to turn it into partisan finger pointing is exactly what they are relying on. Keep us attacking each other so we don't see the big problem and hold them responsible.
guyatacomputer 2 years ago
This song is a classic "showstopper" in musical theater. Charles Durning is amazing - truly a national treasure. I will endure the whole movie just to see this 5 minutes. Thanks for posting it on YouTube.
congapadre 2 years ago
Now Ms. Mona.... I don't know her, though I heard the name oh yeeeeess..
guitargodgod 2 years ago
oh yesssssss!!!
biglew5701 2 years ago
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guitargodgod 2 years ago
That white man can dance!!!
Akuchan7 2 years ago
So clever!!!
Akuchan7 2 years ago
The song writer of this song did very well.
Colemanus 2 years ago
This was probably the best part of the whole movie! The rest was...well...a snoozer.
81zed 2 years ago
One of the greatest actors and one of the best people in this world.Thanks for all,Mr.Durning.
CassandroJMR 2 years ago
He is a ninja. :D
Merlyn1978 2 years ago
I bought a cowboy hat just to do this
Raycreativedevelop 2 years ago
loved this film, great great post thanks
james2438 2 years ago
GREAT SONG................
firebirdking22 2 years ago
Durning is a MASTER actor...he should get an Oscar for his boby of work...that´s an actor who has always given great performances even when the movies he was on were not up to par.
diuga1 2 years ago 2
Decorated war hero and patriot as well ...
llarzelere 2 years ago 2
Yeah, buddy.
I knew that.
Pretty cool, huh?
diuga1 2 years ago
Reminds me of all those times that W. (the former Gubbnah of Texas) tried to beat around the bush when answering questions about tourture.
astoria25 2 years ago
Had not seen this in many years. Seeing it now only two words come to mind -- Bill Clinton!! -- fits him to a "T"
mmystic98 2 years ago
The best part of the movie!
DAVIDINTEL 2 years ago
When we have a meeting with our boss we all look at each other and say did you get any of that? I hear him talking but he don't come in.
crappiejunkie 2 years ago
I still say it's my boss!
Kerap17 2 years ago
Classic. Thanks for posting.
RobGoth100 2 years ago
i work at the texas capitol....and wish i could dance like this!!
TXRO72 2 years ago
it looks like the inside of your great statehouse... though i've never been to Austin.. Is it?
irish89055 2 years ago
I don't think the mansion is the actual Governor's Mansion, but the scenes that followed were shot inside the State Capitol, although today it looks somewhat different because it has been remodeled since this movie was filmed.
PNGbandkid 2 years ago
Yeah, it does look a bit different, much more elegant on the inside nowadays. But it is indeed the Capitol Building here in Austin. Thank goodness they got rid of that awful blue color in the dome and added back in the gold trim to a lot of the moldings as well as the original front doors instead of the glass ones they have here. The Capitol is one of my favorite places in town to wander, inside and out.
wednesday181 2 years ago
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Having been to both, our State Capitol Building in Austin is MUCH nicer than our National Capitol in Washington, D.C.
PNGbandkid 2 years ago
Charles Durning dancing this in boots is great!!
annabelleamber 2 years ago
obamas press conferences arent what concerns me.its the fact that all his stimulus bills are basically starting us off on a communist journey.
Juke42Box 2 years ago
Obama must have taken lessons from Charles Durning on sidestepping and avoiding real press conferences.
Teilenea 2 years ago
Dude shut the hell up. Obama just started okay? I bet even that stupid puppet McCain would have avoided press conferences
GirlsBravoFan21 2 years ago
Unfortunately this job is not suited for on the job training. He said he was ready and he wasn't. Anymore mistakes and our country is in the toilet.
Teilenea 2 years ago
That's a direct quote from John McCain, at least the first part. If you want to criticize the president, do it with your own words. By the way, economists are saying the economy is on the up. Stop watching so much FOX NEWS.
mllawing 2 years ago
Wrong person, Hillary Clinton said it during the debates. Get your facts right.
By the way, under the constitution I have the right to hold my politicians accountable and criticize their job performance. Try reading the constitution, its called Freedom of Speech.
Also, I have an MBA and was an economist. They are just making it all up as they go along. Today more than anything else they are testing those paper theories on our checkbooks, paychecks and our livelihoods.
Teilenea 2 years ago
Wow we can tell your a stupid monkey supporter. It's cause of that stupid monkey the country's already in the toilet. Funding a war just to show the world he could defeat an enemy his equally stupid daddy couldn't beat. And I mean Saddam Hussein.
GirlsBravoFan21 2 years ago
Ok, so you have nothing but a high school degree right? "stupid monkey supporter????"
I didn't support any of our previous presidents. My picks haven't won in over 16 years. Try another tack.
Teilenea 2 years ago
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actually i have more then a high school degree brat. I'm a psychologist. So just shut your neanderthalic mouth and just shut up and just be quiet
GirlsBravoFan21 2 years ago
Name calling is no another tack, and trying to silence someone you disagree with is also not sufficient or how this country was founded. Why not let me have my opinions and you have yours without resorting to sophomoric name calling.
Teilenea 2 years ago
I highly doubt a sophmore unless they were excelling in a science subject would know what a neanderthal is. Just shut up.
GirlsBravoFan21 2 years ago
My sister is a certified and licensed psychologist and even she knows what sophomoric means. I and she know what Neanderthal means as well. Why not stop with some dignity, since you aren't using a dictionary apparently. I have said all I am going to say but I won't rudely ask you to shut up like you have done. I am sure if you speak to your clients in such a manner you aren't much help.
Teilenea 2 years ago
Such a similar character to Pappy O'Daniel. I reckon the Cohens based the casting on this!
MrMagic92 2 years ago
uhhhh i love to dance a little sidestep xD *dance*
FyuFyu 2 years ago
This song is so Obama on Leno last night!!!
Haven't seen a black man tap dance around that good since Gregory Hines died!!!
Goodbyejoeproduction 2 years ago
so true lmaoo!!!
Ableme 2 years ago
R u trying to tell a joke...Eight years was a joke....
jcouture1979 2 years ago
you two are morons!
butternuttt 2 years ago
So true!
diuga1 2 years ago
I think they show this video as part of Management Training courses, and then instruct them to act like this. Leaves this engineer scratching his head in confusion.
Kerap17 2 years ago
Did anyone notice as he is coming out of the limo 1:54 he looks at the one reporter as he is flying by him and yells Hi Jerry! A lot of things going on the the video that you can miss. Great stuff
crappiejunkie 2 years ago
Charles During, a wonderful talent.
wmlmlw 3 years ago 4
I love the expressions on the reporters faces when they're trying to figure out what he said! LOL! "Possible maybe".
Kerap17 3 years ago
5*****stars - thanks for posting it!
This is great - heres a Governor who is having fun and really enjoys his job.........
pollypeppercorn 3 years ago
Ha! I just watched again - I like where Charles makes the taller man step down to a lower step :D
tisw 3 years ago 4
I just love this, definitely a favorite!! How many fellows with a tummy can dance like that? :)
tisw 3 years ago
I asked my boss for a laptop and he did the sidestep right out of my office down the hall and into another workers office. I was thinking after he left. Is that a yes or a no? It's a possible maybe.
crappiejunkie 3 years ago 3
I'm 17 and listen to metal... but when no one's home I crank this lol This is one of my favourite movies
Behemoth12391 3 years ago 2
So you have a similar boss as well? We got the "Side Step" when we asked for a new phone system - our current one is circa 1988. We're getting a lot of mileage out of this video.
Kerap17 3 years ago
That also is my boss. He likes to dance the little sidestep. Oooooo I love to dance the little sidestep. Cut a little swathe and lead the people on. Is that a yes or a no? It's a possible maybe.
crappiejunkie 3 years ago
He's like my boss!
Kerap17 3 years ago
Durning's the best thing in this movie!!!!
copchik 3 years ago 4
I LOVE IT!!!
This is the greatest song and dance in the whole movie... Charles Durning is king.
olamf04 3 years ago 8
my sister works at a whorehouse :)
WKaliber1 3 years ago 3
Why Would you tell that to the world that your sister works at a whorehouse?
Mary169225 3 years ago 2
so you would have a question
WKaliber1 3 years ago 5
ooohhh i love to dance a little side step!
LMAO. The thing he does with the hat, I burst out laughing everytime.
And, this song is sooo true to politicians. lol. So funny.
defyingGravity87 3 years ago
by the way. charles durning is an excellent hoofer.
ntnfoxworth1 3 years ago 3
is this gw bush or what
ntnfoxworth1 3 years ago
His character does seem like George W. It's so ironic. Ironic because we know this character was not based on Bush. This movie was made in 1982 before George W. OR even his father was elected.
AmelieMermaid 3 years ago
Seems more like Palin to me... being as vague as possible and never truely answering the question..
steelersfan210 3 years ago
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Is there ANYONE OUT THERE who can put Palin's face on the Governor? This sounds JUST LIKE HER, lol. Mention the Flag, America, Prayer, and NEVER answer the question. It's one of my favorites in the movie, sad that we have it in real life :(
failingpalin 3 years ago
Is there ANYONE OUT THERE who can put Palin's face on the Governor? This sounds JUST LIKE HER, lol. Mention the Flag, America, Prayer, and NEVER answer the question. It's one of my favorites in the movie, sad that we have it in real life :(
failingpalin 3 years ago
I KNOW RITE!!!!! My moms friend says that is her themesong!
steelersfan210 3 years ago
This movie is based on a true story about a chicken ranch in Texas and how a reporter went out of his way because of what was happening. Anyways this is my favorite part of the whole movie,....so funny specially how he turns into his hat and the wobble in the limo. LOVE IT!!!
drgangel3 3 years ago
My 2nd favorite from one of my all time favorite movies. I LOVE the Governor!
brewslc 3 years ago
This is so Obama.. say what cha want tell me what changes and what hopes? He never promised free health care... Wait 1 year and then see....
nagaempress 3 years ago
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This is really the theme song for Obama and Bozo Biden.........
GoehlMO 3 years ago
100 Snazzes on the 100 point Snazz-o-Scale!
-Perfection! An awesome and hilarious song. A lot of fun to watch.
-I do believe Durning won an Academy Award for this. Or was he just nominated?
-And it's SO true. Politicians always answer questions without answering questions.
-Like ... Sarah Palin! :P
TheRadical42 3 years ago
Perfect song for the McCain Palin campaign.
Hey, Tina Fey- this would be a great bit on SNL.
dannypat66 3 years ago
Charles Durning is really a national treasure! (besides being a great character actor, patriotic man and D-Day Veteran). God Bless him & his family.
ThomasPayne1776 3 years ago 3
Hey! It's the state of Nevada's governor Jim Gibbons : )
dell302 3 years ago 2
If he dances like that I'd vote for him
Cocotte123321 3 years ago 2
Sarah Palin's themesong
steelersfan210 3 years ago
This is my absolute favorite part of the entire musical. Now i need to go watch it again!
joethemusician 3 years ago 2
This is great.
wimpyninja 3 years ago
Thanks PeacefulRetreat35 for sending me this little number.
He sure sings and dances better than McCain, otherwise they are surely the same.
Thespadecaller 3 years ago
what a wonderful dance number.
1567Fud 3 years ago 2
Charles Durning can dance! Awesome.
BigFatFairy1970 3 years ago 4
This song should be mandatory viewing for anyone who believes a politician LOL
Llaaseil 3 years ago
Ah classic! Classic! 5/5
piscesgutt 3 years ago 3
are you kidding me? any more proof needed that life repeats broadway? this is sarah palin completely. i'm for progress and the flag.
sally1112 3 years ago
i love when he puts on his hat and doers his head turn to put it in place. hehe
KiteRosesWater 3 years ago 5